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canister

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stə/

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stɚ/

Translations

canisternoun

canisters

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stə/

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stɚ/

She stored the coffee beans in a metal canister to keep them fresh.

Elle a rangé les grains de café dans une boîte en métal pour les garder frais.

cartouchePour un récipient pressurisé de petite taille, notamment pour les réchauds de camping.

He attached the propane canister to the portable stove before cooking dinner.

Il a fixé la cartouche de propane au réchaud portable avant de préparer le dîner.

Additional translations

boîte à mitrailleTerme militaire.

Synonyms

canisteradjective

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stə/

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stɚ/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "canister filter"

à cartoucheDans le domaine de l’aquariophilie et des dispositifs filtrants.

The aquarium uses a canister filter for mechanical and biological filtration.

L’aquarium utilise un filtre à cartouche pour la filtration mécanique et biologique.

canisternoun

A small container, typically made of metal, plastic, or ceramic, used for storing dry goods such as coffee, tea, or sugar, usually fitted with a lid.

She stored the coffee beans in a metal canister to keep them fresh.

An artillery projectile consisting of a metal case filled with small balls or fragments that scatter upon discharge; canister shot.

The soldiers loaded the cannon with a canister to maximize damage against the advancing troops.

A pressurised container holding gas or liquid fuel for portable use, as in camping stoves or industrial equipment.

He attached the propane canister to the portable stove before cooking dinner.

canisteradjective

Attributive, relating to or designed for use with a canister.

The aquarium uses a canister filter for mechanical and biological filtration.